How Does a NASCAR Driver Deal with Burnout?

At 44 years old, Denny Hamlin is the oldest driver in the NASCAR Cup Series field. Since 2006, the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran has competed full-time, showing no signs of slowing down. Racing 36 weekends a year for nearly two decades is grueling for anyone — and for a driver, it brings immense physical and mental strain, often leading to burnout. Hamlin knows that toll all too well.